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Sir Philip Sidney's Literary Contributions Quiz

Test your knowledge on Sir Philip Sidney and his literary impact during the Tudor period. Learn about his introduction of blank verse, his contributions to the sonnet tradition, and his defense of poetry in 'The Defense of Poesie.'

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Who is credited with introducing blank verse into English literature?

Surrey

What is the title of the work in which Sir Philip Sidney defended poetry and its importance?

The Defense of Poesie

What is the narrative theme of Sidney's sonnet sequence, Astrophil and Stella?

Following the model of the Petrarchan lover

Which famous epic poem and moral allegory is Edmund Spenser best known for?

<p>The Faerie Queene</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the premise of the Elizabethan sonnet tradition, in relation to the romantic and sexual desires of the male poet/persona?

<p>Similar to the Petrarchan tradition</p> Signup and view all the answers

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